As of recently, I acquired the taste for coffee and tea. (I know right – a little late, but better late than never?) I’m still in the process of learning what all of this coffee lingo means, but I’m thoroughly enjoying the experience of trying all of these delicious beverages! It didn’t take long before I realized this tasty treat comes with a hefty price tag. After investing in my own Keurig Coffee Maker in an attempt to save on trips to Scooter’s, I was missing one more thing – some stylishly sippable mugs, of course. Plain just wouldn’t cut it.

This DIY mug makes a simple and affordable gift for the coffee and tea lovers in your life.

What you’ll need:

Oven safe mug

Ceramic paint, paint pen, or sharpie

Painter’s tape (optional)

Oven

Draw or paint the design on your mug. I loved the finish of this ceramic paint pen. Ceramic paint or sharpies work as well. Using painter’s tape helped me achieve the geometric look with crisp straight lines. I’m also not skilled at drawing free hand, so this was a safe alternative. :)

Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. You’ll also want to double check the instructions on whichever medium you choose.

The best thing about cool, crisp fall weather? Layers, layers, layers! You can take almost everything in your closet and mix it all up to create a stellar outfit you didn’t know you had.

Mixing patterns is a great way make your wardrobe staples pop. This striped Old Navy sweater is great on it’s own, but is taken to a new level when layered with a floral blouse topped off with a sparkly necklace. Brittany snagged this cream cocoon coat from JC Penny for a steal and it’s now her go-to warmer-upper on those days that have just enough fall bite.

Speaking of wardrobe staples, let’s talk jeans and boots. The perfect jeans and boots are like good boyfriends – hard to find, but essential during the cooler months (who doesn’t want a man to snuggle with by the bonfire?). These DKNY skinnies are super stretchy, comfortable and are perfectly paired with cognac suede heeled booties.

Make your summer dresses last a little longer by pairing with a cardigan, scarf, and a pair of boots. Voila! What once was an outfit on its own is now a whole new ensemble. These sassy wedge boots and tights from Charlotte Russe fit the bill perfectly.

Scarves, cardigans, and boots are to fall what pumpkins are to pie this time of year – absolutely essential. Whether you have classic taste or prefer a bit more edge, fall fashion is meant for experimentation, so get out there and get your style on!

Here’s a delicious treat to get you through the cooler months, as well as the perfect way to satisfy those chocolate cravings on-the-go! The best part? (Aside from the ooey gooey deliciousness.) It only takes about 5 minutes, and you get to eat directly out of the mug.

Ingredients

1 standard coffee mug (11 oz or larger)

4 tablespoons flour

4 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

a dash of salt

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons water

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

a handful of chocolate chips

Steps

1| Add dry ingredients to your mug and stir.

2| Thoroughly mix in oil, water, and vanilla.

3| Sprinkle in a small handful of chocolate chips.

5| Microwave 60 to 90 seconds.

Finally, enjoy! To sweeten the deal, you may choose to add a dollop of ice cream on top of your mug brownie – I would highly recommend this. I also added a little bit of peanut butter to the mix, and it was a very wise decision. The result was uhhhmazing! I imagine marshmallows, chocolate syrup, or nuts would also be quite tasty.

It has come to a point where I’m able to call out fonts used in advertisements and logos on the regular. It’s become a fun little game that, for some reason, those around me don’t find as entertaining. I know, nerd status. Here is your second round of hand-picked free typeface favorites–

This past weekend I was introduced to the vintage paradise known as Junkstock. It’s safe to say I was probably as close to heaven as I’ve ever been! Twice a year, thousands of people flock to this festival which is described as “3 days of peace, love, and junk.” About 100 vendors from five different states come together to offer their vintage and repurposed goods. The event is held on an old dairy farm located off 192nd and Dodge streets in Omaha, NE. Inspired by Woodstock, their landmark is an aqua Volkswagon bus. Here you’ll see just about every type of vintage artifact you can imagine, along with an overwhelming amount of inspiration on how to mix old with new. Words cannot describe all of the unique finds you’re surrounded with the moment you step in. I’ll let the photos speak for themselves –

I was lucky enough to snag this one-of-a-kind four poster bed from Vintage & Found! It could not be more perfect.

The season of pumpkin everything is in full swing! When decorating this year, I decided to go the no-carve route. Partly because my carving skills are less than extraordinary, but also to switch it up and try something new. I loved the idea of using three dimensional embellishments to add extra pumpkin pizzaz. The result? A black and gold coordinating family of three.

How awesome is this metallic gold pumpkin?! Spray paint made the job a breeze, which left more time for the fun part – decorating.

To make the letter, I simply printed out a large J. After cutting it out and tracing around it, I filled it in with brass colored brads.

This little guy needed some dipped and distressed action.

I enjoyed taking a new approach this year, more pretty and less messy!

Here are a few other ways to decorate without the knives and pumpkin brains:

Remember that chalkboard featured in Sundae Funday? As promised, here’s a simple and inexpensive way to make a framed chalkboard –

What you’ll need:

frame

screwdriver

paint or spray paint

chalkboard spray paint

1. You’ll want to choose a frame that has a sturdy backboard or glass that can be easily removed. I found this frame at a thrift store for $3.

2. Separate the backing from the frame. This is where the screwdriver comes in handy – you may have to do some careful prying to remove the back and/or glass.

3. It’s paint time. I sprayed three coats of chalkboard paint on the glass to be safe, and the frame took two coats.

4. Finally, make it pretty!

The chalkboard trend has been in for awhile now, it’s nothing new.. but I can’t seem to get enough! There are so many ways to use chalkboard paint – from covering whole walls to painting furniture and well, just about anything… the creative possibilities are endless!

When I came across some vintage-style ice cream dishes a few weeks ago, I thought it would be the perfect excuse to get a few friends together for a little Sunday afternoon ice cream party. The theme? Chevron, of course. Here’s the scoop –

Guests served up their ice cream and drinks with ease at a convenient topping station filled with fresh flavors and fun decor. The banner was made by cutting out triangles and stringing them onto a piece of twine. This was a simple way to add character and tie the accent colors together.

Peanuts, sprinkles, Reese’s, hot fudge, and fresh fruit were among the fixings. The perfect combination of sweet, salty, and savory.

Wine bottles make a chic way to serve chilled water.

Refreshing raspberry lemonade.

This chalkboard was super simple to make.. learn how to create it here!

Spray painted mason jars.. always necessary. Chevron straws somehow have a way of making life a just a little bit sweeter. They come in almost every color, too! Kara’s Party Ideas is a wonderful resource.

Sweater weather is officially here! ‘Tis the season for boots, scarves, leggings, and all things cozy. As the leaves will be quickly changing, our taste in drinks are sure to follow. For your sipping pleasure, here are some delicious fall-inspired drinks:

There is certainly an art in taking something old and giving it a new life. The desire to use materials that are reclaimed, repurposed, reused, and recycled continues to grow in popularity. Capturing a vintage feel while adding a modern twist, rustic industrial style gives you a connection with the past that’s hard to resist. The most commonly used materials in rustic industrial design are concrete, metal, and wood. Metal contrasting with textures and natural elements results in an edgy, raw feel.

Blatt Beer & Table located in downtown Omaha, NE is one of my favorite restaurants that features rustic industrial decor.

Industrial design is commonly seen in old buildings and lofts featuring a bunch of vintage metal stuff. However, mixing in a little color can make a space look very stylish and warm. Here are just a few examples of some awesome rustic industrial spaces:

If you’d like to add an industrial aesthetic to your space, here are a few pieces to get you started:

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